Lyft Program
The Pepperdine SGA Lyft Ride Smart pilot program offers current Seaver College students discounted Lyft rides to or from the Malibu campus Monday through Saturday during eligible time windows.
2022-2023 Program Details
- $8 discount on each ride
- Up to 6 discounted rides per month
- Discount available:
Monday - Wednesday from 6 AM - 8 PM
Thursday - Sunday from 6 AM - 1 AM - Must start or end on the Malibu campus (see below for coverage area)
- Valid on Standard or XL Lyft rides only
How to Sign-Up
At the beginning of each semester, all currently enrolled Seaver College undergraduate students are sent an invitation to their Pepperdine email account from Lyft Business. Open this email and follow the simple steps inside to sign up for the program and start receiving your ride discounts. The discount will automatically be applied to your account within the Lyft app (in the “Promos” section) to rides which meet the program eligibility criteria.
If you did not receive an invitation, please email sga@pepperdine.edu. Don’t yet have a Lyft account? Download the app and create an account to get started.
Note: This is a pilot program. It is subject to change or end early. You will be notified
via email about any changes in the program.
Coverage Area
Rides must start or end within this service area to be eligible for the $8 discount.
Tips for Riding Smart with Lyft
- Verify your ride by making sure the license plate number, driver information, and car make and model match what you see in the app.
- Share your location and route with a friend or loved one from within the Lyft app so they can follow your ride in real time.
- Follow the Lyft vehicle on GPS via the app.
- Ask the driver to say who they are picking up.
- Learn more about how to ride smart with Lyft.
Lyft's Health Safety Program
In response to COVID-19, Lyft launched a Health Safety Program, which includes:
- Personal health certification for drivers and riders
- Required face masks for drivers and riders
- Health safety education for drivers and riders
- Distribution of cleaning supplies and masks for drivers
- Read more about the program on the Lyft website.
Frequently Asked Questions